Sleep Equity Project
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Disparities in Sleep Disorders
Evidence shows that marginalized groups often face higher rates of sleep disorders, excessive daytime fatigue, and conditions like obstructive sleep apnea.
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CDC links poor sleep to Chronic Diseases
For Sleep Disorders Minorities lag behind in Diagnosis, Treatment Access, and Adherence.
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Sleep Disorders Impact Black
Blacks are experiencing worsening chronic health conditions as a result of sleep disorders.
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Pulse Oximeters are less accurate in people with darker skin pigmentation.
This has implications for sleep apnea diagnosis in minorities.
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Skin Bias in Pulse Oximeters
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Study of 11,623 Latino adults found sleep apnea was significantly associated with hypertension and diabetes. Insomnia was significantly associated with hypertension.
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Sleep Equity Project is collaborating with Community Health Worker Organizations in Chicago to address sleep health equity for neighborhoods, families and individuals.
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Collaborating with Community Health Workers
Our Vision
Our vision is to make the health benefit of high-quality sleep equally accessible to all individuals, families, and communities regardless of race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, neighborhood, and gender identity.
VALUES
Respect for Individual Choice
Empowerment
Fostering Collaboration and Solutions
Sleep Disorders By The Numbers Estimated in the United States
78M
46M
3M
200K
Sleep Apnea (5)
Insomnia (6)
Restless Leg
Syndrome (RLS) (8)
Narcolepsy(7)
Of the more than 80 different sleep disorders, these are the most common.
Sleep Disorders
Raising awareness of signs and symptoms is a first step on your journey. Getting oxygen to your brain and other organs is important for your health.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia has been proven to work.
There is treatment for this sleep disorder!
A conditions which affects the brains ability to control the sleep/wake cycle.
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Disclaimer:
This site is intended for informational purposes only. It should not be taken for medical advise. Please consult your physician before you make any changes to your sleep treatment